Review: Downcast – Downcast EP
28th December 2018
Southern newcomers Downcast have created a surprisingly assured collection of songs.
Southern newcomers Downcast have created a surprisingly assured collection of songs.
“‘Crevassian’ wears its influences proudly but moments of pure, unique chaos hint at a truly exciting new project.”
Currents’ attempts at branch out and exploring don’t amount to much on ‘I Let The Devil In’.
‘Virtue’ sees William Ryan Key steers further towards melancholic indie rock, showcasing a reserved and vulnerable side.
“AFI once again proving that they are a class act as they explore a variety of avenues,”
“On this evidence, From States Away might not be the next breakout group yet they have enough about them to not be ignored.”
“River Fury are moving a fairly auspicious direction.”
“‘Fight’ channels traumatic experiences into something positive, noisy and deeply satisfying”
“Rival Bones have created an excellent, satisfyingly powerful EP”
“Energetic and intriguing, Crooked Teeth very much sound like a band on their own path”
“‘The World Doesn’t Work’ should put Coast To Coast on a much faster upward trajectory”
“Write Home have captured their passions and woes with a solid set of alternative rock ballads.”
Minus The Bear’s deliver a disappointing swan song on ‘Fair Enough’.
“An amalgamation of indie, emo, and folk, ‘Two Passing Ships’ ebbs and flows”
With ‘Closure’, it’s time for As Everything Unfolds to get noticed.
On ‘Weathered’, Seasonal provide a nostalgic sound, but still feels fresh and contemporary”
Redwood’s second EP flourishes with assuredness.
“The Xcerts offer a soft and brief reminder of their songwriting brilliance on ‘Late One Night'”
“a bright punk record and emotional ode to their time on the road.”
Fizzy Blood embrace the indie-pop territory with ‘Pink Magic’
Arcane Roots depart with a wheezy sigh than an elegant swansong on ‘Landslide’.
If ‘Summer Is A Curse’ is supposed to be the spark that makes The Faim the “next big thing”, then it’s a failure.
Petrol Girls remind us strength and resilience can be brought to the surface on ‘The Future Is Dark’
Counterparts are underselling ‘Private Room’ as it’s something they should be proud of.
Varied, thoughtful and a calculated assault… Panicwolf’s debut is worth the wait
Lowlives mean business, and it’s easy to see why they’re attracting some attention already
PVMNTS race through their six-track EP with ferocity
Homebound satisfy the buzz with ‘More To Me Than Misery’
With ‘Social Hell’, Lovebites put a modern spin on classic British rock ‘n’ roll.
URNE are surefooted and confident on ‘The Mountain Of Gold’.